WorksheetsLine of Reasoning Vocabulary/Concept Review
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 46mins
A line of reasoning is defined as...
Claims that do not support the thesis
The explanation that supports the thesis
The structure of claims and reasons leading to a logical conclusion
The underlying argument of a text
Draw a picture that represents what a "line of reasoning" looks like.
Which TWO groups of words often represent the logic behind a line of reasoning?
Who, Where
If, Then
When, Why
Cause/Effect
To analyze a line of reasoning, the audience must be aware of which THREE things?
What is being argued
How the argument is being supported
Why the argument matters
Where the story takes place
Explain the analogy represented in the picture of house on the right. (I.E. how is the thesis like the foundation? etc.)
Which of the following are potential perspectives in a conversation about shopping?
Consumers
Retailers
Banks
Designers
Which do you think is the biggest/worst crack in the foundation of an argument?
Faulty Construction (Bad Structure)
Poorly Chosen or Poorly Placed Evidence
Flawed Reasoning
Explain your answer to question 6
Which of these reasons is valid or logical to explain why transitions are helpful in building a line of reasoning?
They organize your thoughts
They signal to the reader that you are moving from different parts of your essay (like claim to evidence to reasoning)
They add style and flow to your writing
They link your thoughts together
Overall, we want to consider how the LoR gives us insight into the...
writer's command of the rhetorical situation
writer's desire to use good grammar
text's message
purpose of life
If it is Friday, then I will get paid.
It is Friday.
What is the conclusion?
If it is snowing heavily, then school will be canceled.
If school is canceled, the big test will not be given today.
It is snowing heavily, then...
If the stereo is on, then the volume is loud.
If the volume of the stereo is loud, then the neighbors will complain.
If the sun is shining, then it is a beautiful day.
If it is a beautiful day, then we will have a picnic.
If Todd goes to the movies, then Sarah will go to the movies.
If Chris goes to the movies, then Todd will go to the movies.
A dog with proper training will not misbehave.
If Tom goes fishing then he brings a pole.
If Tom brings his pole then he catches a fish.
If Jason plays basketball, then Steve sits on the bench.
If Steve sits on the bench, then Ronald starts at center.
If Mike rakes leaves, then he bags them .
If Mike bags the leaves he then mows the lawn.
If you make an insurance claim, then your rates will go up.
